Appearance And Attire

Women Cutting Hair

QUESTION: I would like to find out regarding the restrictions of females cutting their hair in our Shariah? Is it permissible for them to cut their hair, and what guidelines should Muslim females follow regarding hair and adornment? ANSWER: It is not permissible for...

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Salaah in Tights

QUESTION: Is it permissible for males and females to read Salaah wearing tights and thereafter put on loose-fitting shorts which covers half of the thigh? The shape of the entire leg can be discerend with the tights. ANSWER: The Salaah will be valid if the tights are...

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Tying the Hair in a Camel Hump

QUESTION: Is it permissible to tie the hair into a bun? Would that be considered as a "camel hump"? Please elaborate on the ruling regarding tying the hair in a way that resembles a camel hump. ANSWER: It is mentioned in Roohul Bayaan under the explanation of ‘their...

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Trimming the eyebrows

QUESTION: Is it permissible for men to trim or cut their eyebrows in Islam? ANSWER: Trimming or cutting the eyebrows is not permitted for both males and females, as it is tantamount to changing the creation of Allah Ta'ala, which is not permissible. وَلَأُضِلَّنَّهُمْ...

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Women attending a mixed gym

QUESTION: Is it permissible for a female to attend a mixed gym if she dresses modestly and lowers her gaze? ANSWER: It is Haraam for a female to attend a. gym even if she dresses modestly and lowers her gaze. The Quraan Sharif clearly states, “Remain in your homes and...

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Babies wearing black beaded bracelets

Question:- Are we allowed to tie black bead bracelets onto the baby's’ wrist to prevent the child from the evil eye or is it just a myth? If it is a myth, can the beads be worn after reciting Ruqya and blowing on the beads? Answer:- The eye is a reality as mentioned...

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Wearing a Turban

Question: Is it Mustahab or Sunnah to wear a turban, and what are the rewards of donning a turban? Answer: Fataawa Mahmoodiyyah states that it is Sunnah to wear a turban. However, by persisting upon a Mustahab act (such as regarding it as necessary to always wear an...

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